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SECTION 187 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Omission to assist public servant when bound by law to give assistance

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Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty

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Whoever, being bound by law to render or furnish assistance to any public servant in the execution of his public duty, intentionally omits to give such assistance, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one month, or with fine which may extend to two hundred rupees, or with both; and if such assistance be demanded of him by a public servant legally competent to make such demand for the purposes of executing any process lawfully issued by a Court of Justice, or of preventing the commission of an offence, or suppressing a riot, or affray, or of apprehending a person charged with or guilty of an offence, or of having escaped from lawful custody, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees, or with both.



IPC 187 in Simple Words

In simple words, Section 187 of the Indian Penal Code states that if someone fails to assist a public servant when legally required to do so, they may be punished with imprisonment or fine. If the assistance is demanded for specific purposes like preventing a crime or apprehending an offender, the punishment may be more severe.


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Offence : Omission to assist public servant when bound by law to give such assistance


Punishment : Simple Imprisonment for 1 Month or Fine or Both


Cognizance : Non-Cognizable


Bail : Bailable


Triable : Any Magistrate



Offence : Wilfully neglecting to aid a public servant who demands aid in the execution of process, the prevention of offences, Etc.


Punishment : Simple Imprisonment for 6 Months or Fine or Both


Cognizance : Non-Cognizable


Bail : Bailable


Triable : Any Magistrate



If a public servant is required by law to provide assistance in the performance of his duties, and fails to do so, they will be punished either with a simple prison sentence that can extend up to one month or if fines are involved, with a maximum of two hundred rupees or both.





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